Vasily
vah-SEE-lee
Vasily is a boy’s name of Russian origin, meaning “Russian form of Basil, derived from the Greek name Basileios, meaning 'royal' or 'kingly'.”, and peaked in popularity in 2018.
What Vasily Means
“Russian form of Basil, derived from the Greek name Basileios, meaning 'royal' or 'kingly'.”
The Story of Vasily
This name carries the echoes of Russian artistic and military might, a name of commanding presence.
Vasily is the Russian form of the Greek name Basileios, meaning 'royal' or 'kingly.' Its deep roots are found in Russian culture, borne by figures like the painter Vasily Kandinsky and the sniper Vasily Zaitsev.
You see your son, Vasily, with an artist's eye and a warrior's spirit. This name signifies a child who will approach life with intelligence and a powerful inner resolve.
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Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Vasily Kandinsky
Influential Russian painter and art theorist
Vasily Zaitsev
Soviet sniper during World War II
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#14 in 2018
Total Births
113
First Recorded
1978
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